Unit 2 Travelling Around the world 单元主题拓展阅读材料（含答案）2023-2024学年牛津深圳版（广州沈阳通用）七年级英语下册

7B Unit 2 单元语篇内容和主题意义分析
一、单元语篇内容和主题意义
I 主题语境
第二单元 “Travelling around the world”，以“走遍世界”为话题，以国家、城市及景点介绍为主线。该单元主题属于《义务教育英语课程标准（2022年版）》“人与社会”范畴下的“历史、社会与文化”主题群，子主题内容为“世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动”和“身份认同与文化自信”。同时也属于“人与自然”范畴下的“自然生态”主题群，子主题内容为“世界主要国家的地理位置、不同地区的生态特征与自然景观”以及“人与自我”范畴下，“做人与做事”主题群，子主题内容为“勤于动手，乐于实践，敢于创新”。同时，本单元也是上学期7A第六单元 “Travelling around Asia（以城市介绍为主线）”的一个延续和拓展。
II 语篇分析和单元主题大观念分析
第二单元由不同类型语篇组成，各语篇内容及其主题意义如表1所示。
表1 单元语篇内容及其主题意义
语篇 语篇类型 语篇主题 语篇内容 主题意义
Getting Ready(GR) 卡通图片 （对话） 提高学生对国外地标性建筑认识 关于Lo要和埃菲尔铁塔比高 引出法国和埃菲尔铁塔这个主题
Reading(R) France is calling 旅游指南 （说明文） 世界主要国家的地理位置、首都、旅游景点、美食及景区的旅游资源 介绍法国的地理位置、首都城市、酿酒业和旅游业的概况 了解法国的概况：城市特征和人文风貌
Listening(L) The Eiffel Tower 国家标志性建筑（广播介绍） 世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动 关于巴黎地标性建筑埃菲尔铁塔的一则广播介绍。 了解世界其他国家的标志性建筑和人文风貌
Grammar (G) Proper nouns 旅游游记 B．电子邮件 勤于动手，乐于实践，敢于创新 A.改正一篇个人介绍北京旅游经历的短文。 B.根据上下文，选用恰当的并列连词，完成对笔友的自我介绍。 学会正确使用专有名词和连词： and, but, so。
Speaking(SP) Talk Time Speak up Talk about your holiday plans 对话 身份认同与文化自信 谈论自己的度假计划 向他人描述自己的度假计划， 了解国内外更多国家城市的旅游景点
Writing (WR) A postcard 明信片 身份认同与文化自信 A.了解和掌握明信片的结构、书写格式和主要内容 B.用明信片介绍自己的度假情况 向他人展示自己的度假情况
More Practice (MP) The Leaning Tower of Pisa 说明文 世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动 介绍意大利的著名景点比萨斜塔：地理位置、特点、建造过程、倾斜情况、整修努力和斜塔的未来 了解更多介绍著名景点的方法
Culture Corner (CC) Backpacking 简介（说明文） 勤于动手，乐于实践，敢于创新 介绍了一种当前流行的旅游方式：背包旅游 了解背包旅行的知识
Project (PR) Cities of the world 介绍部分国家的首都城市或最大城市 勤于动手，乐于实践，敢于创新 口头介绍自己选择探究的城市概况和旅游资源(地理位置、面积、人口、旅游景点等) 小组合作介绍某个国家的首都或最大的城市
本单元的最终任务是需要学生综合运用所学的语言知识和技能，以小组为单位，收集世界上某个城市的图片及文字资料，完成一份简介，从而制定旅行计划，运用明信片介绍自己的度假情况。这就首先需要学生了解世界上有哪些著名的城市或者地标建筑物，掌握如何来展开介绍这些对象的方法，从而明确自我的旅游需求，选定目标城市，介绍旅行计划。在了解世界上知名城市的这方面，学生通过七年级上册的第六单元“Travelling around Asia” 的多个语篇，了解了亚洲不同城市的特征和人文风貌， 但学生对于世界上其他国家的一些知名城市的地理位置、人文和历史背景、标志性建筑甚少了解。在描述分享个人度假计划的这方面，学生在七年级上册的第五单元已经掌握合理制定观光计划的技能。基于以上的分析，选取以下的文章作为本单元课本语篇阅读的延伸和补充，继续探讨“旅行的意义”，了解更多国家知名城市的标志性建筑和自行车旅行的知识。
二. 单元主题拓展阅读
A篇 (词数：201；易读数：71)
The Singapore Flyer The Singapore Flyer is Asia’s largest observation wheel. It is built over a three-floor building. It has 28 capsules．Every capsule is like a mini-bus and can carry as many as 28 people. People will get to see the beautiful city sights while riding the wheel. All of them can have a good time there. However, it's hard for people to choose the best time to take a ride, because the views are different during the day and night. A lot of tourists would like to go there every year. They may get a surprising view when they take a ride there.
Universal Studios Singapore Many people go to visit the Universal Studios in Singapore. It is the first amusement park in the south-east of Asia．There are seven themes with more than 20 sites in it．The sites are all from popular movies. You can walk down the “Hollywood Boulevard”, meet movie stars such as Transformers and Shrek，or ride on a pair of the world’s tallest roller coasters. Families with little children can ride the kids’ roller coaster and a merry-go-round in the big park. The park brings smiles to people of all ages.
Task One Choose the best answer.
1. How many people can the Singapore Flyer carry
A. 28. B. 56. C.150. D. 784.
2.What is True about Universal Studios Singapore
A. It is a small park. B. It is only open to children.
C. It has seven themes. D. It is not popular with visitors.
Task Two What is the purpose of the article
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Task Three Read and think.
Between these two attractions, which one do you want to visit more Why Please share your ideas.
I want to visit ______________________. Reason 1: ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Reason 2: ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
Task Four Let’s share!
Share your favourite words or sentences in this passage.
◆My favourite word(is) is(are) ___________________________________________________________
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◆My favourite sentence(s) is(are) _________________________________________________________
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B篇 (词数：291)
THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
A Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us
keep dreaming; others make it happen.
B Gregg Bleakney's dream was to travel the Americas from top to bottom. He got the idea after he finished a 1,600-kilometer bike ride. Gregg's friend Brooks Allen was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and decided on their goal: They would travel from Alaska to Argentina- -by bike.
C To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and saved money for years. In 2005, after four years of planning, they set off. Once they were on the road, they often camped outdoors or stayed in hostels. In many places along their route, local people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them food.
D During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through deserts, rain forests, and mountains. They visited modern cities and explored ancient ruins, such as Tikal in Guatemala. In many places, they met other cyclists from all over the world.
E In May 2007 -two years, 12 countries, and over 30,500 km later- -Gregg eventually reached Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America.(Halfway through the trip, Brooks had to stop. He returned to the United States and Gregg continued without him.)
F Gregg and Brooks kept a record of their adventures in an online blog. The trip taught both men a lot about traveling. Here is some of Gregg's advice.
. Travel light. The less baggage you have, the less you’ll worry about.
. Be flexible. Don't plan everything You'll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are challenges along the way.
. Be polite. As one traveler told Gregg, "Always remember that nobody wants to fight, cheat, or rob a nice guy."
Task One Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What could be another title for the reading
a. Cycling from Alaska to Argentina
b. Things to Do and See in America
c. Argentina: The Land of Adventure
2. Which sentence about the trip is NOT true
a. To pay for the trip, Gregg and Brooks saved money and traveled cheaply on the road.
b. During their trip, Gregg and Brooks met cyclists from all around the world.
c. Only Brooks made the complete trip from Alaska to Argentina.
3. In paragraph F, what does baggage mean
a. things you take on a trip
b. places you visit on a trip
c. reasons for going on a trip
4. What does Gregg mean by Be flexible in paragraph F
a. Be careful when you travel.
b. Be ready to change easily.
c. Plan the details of your trip.
5, Which statement would Gregg most likely agree with
a. When you travel, only stay in hotels or with people you know.
b. Bring a lot of things on your trip so you don't have to buy anything.
c. When abroad, learn how to say "thank you” in the local language.
Task Two Match each paragraph with its main idea.
1. Paragraph B . . a. what the cyclists saw on their tr p
2. Paragraph C . . b. what the cyclists learned from their trip
3. Paragraph D . . c. adream of cycling through the Americas
4. Paragraph E . . d. how the cyclists paid for their trip
5. Paragraph F . . e. when and where the cycling trip ended
Task Three Complete the information using words from the box.
advice goal journey relax route worry
Every year, many people make mistakes when they go hiking. Here's some 1 that can help you stay safe.
Before you start your 2 , leave a map showing the 3 that you are planning to take. If something goes wrong (for example, if you get lost), you should "S.T.O.P." This means:
Stop: try to 4 and stay calm.
Think about your situation.
Observe: look around and notice where you are.
Plan what to do next: set one or two simple 5 for yourself.
It’s also important to stay on clearly marked trails. Don't 6 someone will eventually find you.
Keys：
A篇 Task One：D C
B篇Task One: 1.a 2.c 3.a 4.b 5.c
Task Two: 1.c 2.d 3.a 4.e 5.b
Task Three: 1. advice 2. journey 3. route 4.relax 5.goals 6.worry